Postdoctoral assistant Work and Organisation Studies (WOS)

KU Leuven; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 27 000 - 36 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

KU Leuven seeks an ambitious, internationally oriented researcher focusing on strategic HRM in SMEs. You will develop this research line, publish internationally and contribute to societal impact.

You will teach Strategic HRM at the Brussels campus and the Personnel and Organisation course at the Antwerp campus, while defending your doctoral degree or having recently completed it.

Qualifications

• Hold a doctoral degree in the Humanities and Social Sciences, or will defend soon.
• Research experience in themes related to WOS's key research areas.
• Strong writing skills and an analytical, critical mindset.
• Excellent command of English and Dutch, both written and spoken.
• Collegial, proactive and autonomous, with strong affinity for scientific research.
• Teaching experience is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Conduct research in strategic HRM in SMEs and publish internationally.
• Teach the Strategic HRM course at the Brussels campus and the Personnel and Organisation course at the Antwerp campus.
• Collaborate in a stimulating work environment and contribute to societal impact of research.

Connaissances

Strategic HRM research

Teaching

Research writing

Independent researcher

English proficiency

Dutch proficiency

Autonomous work attitude

Proactive collaboration

Formation

Doctoral degree in Humanities and Social Sciences

Description du poste

Organisation/Company KU LEUVEN Department Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfswetenschappen Research Field Psychological sciences Psychology Sociology Educational sociology Sociology Sociology of labour Economics Business economics Economics Applied economics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 19 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number AAP-2026-230 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• Research:
  You are an ambitious, internationally oriented researcher with specific expertise related to (strategic) HRM in SMEs. You are able to further develop this research line independently and aim to publish internationally. You have a strong interest in fundamental research while also paying attention to the valorisation and societal impact of your research.
  
• Teaching:
  You will teach the Strategic HRM course at the Brussels campus and the Personnel and Organisation course at the Antwerp campus.
• You hold a doctoral degree in the Humanities and Social Sciences (e.g. applied economics, psychology, sociology or educational sciences), or you will defend your doctorate in the very near future;
• You have research experience in themes related to WOS's key research areas. You have a record of scientific output to support this (e.g. conference presentations and publications in academic journals);
• You have strong writing skills and an analytical and critical mindset;
• You have an excellent command of English and Dutch, both written and spoken;
• You are collegial, have a proactive and autonomous work attitude, and have a strong affinity for scientific research;
• Teaching experience is an asset.

A 60% appointment as a postdoctoral assistant in a stimulating work environment for the period from 1 November 2026 to 31 August 2027.
This position is remunerated according to salary scale 44.
The main place of employment is the Leuven campus.
For more information please contact Prof. dr. Sophie De Winne, mail: [e-mail] .

A 60% appointment as a postdoctoral assistant in a stimulating work environment for the period from 1 November 2026 to 31 August 2027.
This position is remunerated according to salary scale 44.
The main place of employment is the Leuven campus.

Eligibility criteria

• You hold a doctoral degree in the Humanities and Social Sciences (e.g. applied economics, psychology, sociology or educational sciences), or you will defend your doctorate in the very near future;
• You have research experience in themes related to WOS's key research areas. You have a record of scientific output to support this (e.g. conference presentations and publications in academic journals);
• You have strong writing skills and an analytical and critical mindset;
• You have an excellent command of English and Dutch, both written and spoken;
• You are collegial, have a proactive and autonomous work attitude, and have a strong affinity for scientific research;